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Construction Crane Rule Statistics for Washington State

Major Differences Between DOSH

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Construction Crane Rule Statistics for Washington State

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    1. Construction Crane Rule & Statistics for Washington State

    3. Major Differences Between DOSH & OSHA’s Crane Rule cont. DOSH’s Current Rule cont.: OSHA exempts Articulating Cranes (Knuckle Boom) while delivering construction materials; DOSH does not have this exemption.

    4. Proposed Addition to Crane & Rigging Rule Qualification Requirements for Riggers OSHA requires a “Qualified Person” DOSH will require written and practical exams for riggers DOSH will require re-qualification every 5 years Qualification Requirements for Signal Persons DOSH will require re-qualification every 5 years

    5. Proposed Addition to Crane & Rigging Rule cont. DOSH will require employers to have a Preventative Maintenance Program for their Cranes – OSHA does not require this. DOSH will list out the responsibilities for: Crane Operator Crane Owner Crane User Lift Director Site Supervisor

    6. Proposed Addition to Crane & Rigging Rule cont. DOSH will have an entire section for Self-Erecting Cranes; OSHA does not. DOSH will completely re-write the rigging requirements to comply with National Consensus Standards (ASME) for: Slings Rigging Hardware Below-the-Hook-Lifting-Devices OSHA did not do this.

    7. Crane & Rigging Rule Status All Stakeholder Meetings Completed Small Business Economic Impact Study, In Progress – 3 to 4 month process Public Hearings – July or August Adoption – October 2011 Effective – January 2012

    8. Construction & Maritime Crane Status 2162 Construction Cranes Certified 1730 Mobile 24 Tower 327 Knuckle Boom (Articulating) 78 Overhead/Bridge 3 Derricks 932 Maritime Cranes Certified

    9. Construction Cranes Certifiers 83 Total 75 Mobile 21 Tower 50 Knuckle Boom (Articulating) 30 Overhead/Bridge 75 Derricks

    10. Inspections Since January 2010 298 Inspections Performed 68 Uncertified Cranes 46 Uncertified Operators 20 Cranes Taken Out-of-Service

    11. Audits of Crane Certifiers 5 Audits Completed 8 Audits In Progress 1 Certifier Suspended for Cause

    12. Common Findings During Audits Incorrect Proof Load Tests Weights are Too Heavy or Too Light Missing one of the Components of Load Test Didn’t Perform a Stability Proof Load Test Didn’t Perform a Line Pull Test

    13. Most Significant Certifier Findings 169 Structural Damages 106 Crane/Load Malfunctions 60 Missing Operator’s Manual 39 Outriggers Damaged or Leaking 20 Missing Load Charts 87 Missing/Damaged Warning/Safety Decals 124 Damaged Safety/Operational Aids

    14. Most Significant Certifier Findings cont. 42 Wire Rope Damaged 31 Outdated/Missing Fire Extinguishers 9 Worn/Damaged Tires 7 Windshield/Windows Damaged 33 Leaking Hydraulic Systems 41 Electrical Problems

    15. Questions?

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